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…to genetic as well as environmental factors, and with inbreeding and line breeding, many breeds have a severe genetic risk of suffering from some form of autoimmune disorder. Some of these illnesses, such as degenerativemyelopathy, often found in German Shepherds, Corgis and Boxers, may leave a dog lame or even paralyzed. For breeders of purebred dogs, the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease can lead to heartbreaking decisions. Many autoimmune…